Dolphins Group3: Dolphins one of big animals on earth carnivores Range and habitat all oceans worldwide prefer coastal waters and bays Size Smallest dolphins • About 50 kg • 1.2 m long Largest dolphins • Up to 8,200 kg • 10 m long Feeding habits • Carnivores • Eating mostly fish Offspring Give birth to one calf every two years after a gestation period of eleven to twelve months Life span • From 25 to 65 years • Sometimes longer, depending on the species Special feature • Mammals, not fish • Among the most intelligent animals Conservation concerns • at risk due to habitat pollution • accidental fishing net entrapment How to protect dolphins • Protect the feeding and breeding areas • Dispose of garbage and chemicals properly as they can end up in the oceans and get ingested by wild dolphins • A great way to start the education process is to take them on a dolphin watch where he can view them in their natural environment. . Dolphins Group3: Dolphins one of big animals on earth carnivores Range and habitat all oceans worldwide prefer coastal waters and bays Size Smallest dolphins • About 50. entrapment How to protect dolphins • Protect the feeding and breeding areas • Dispose of garbage and chemicals properly as they can end up in the oceans and get ingested by wild dolphins • A great. worldwide prefer coastal waters and bays Size Smallest dolphins • About 50 kg • 1.2 m long Largest dolphins • Up to 8,200 kg • 10 m long Feeding habits • Carnivores • Eating mostly fish Offspring Give